USSOCOM RFI TE 25-3: Human Machine Teaming

The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has issued a Special Notice for a Technical Experimentation Event (TE 25-3) focused on Human Machine Teaming. Scheduled for 8-12 September 2025 at the Emerging Technology Institute in Red Springs, North Carolina, the event aims to explore advanced technologies in unmanned systems and human-machine interaction. The notice is a Request for Information (RFI) seeking technology experimentation candidates from research and development organizations, private industry, and academic institutions. USSOCOM is specifically interested in emerging technologies that can enhance Special Operations Forces' capabilities across multiple domains. The opportunity is designed to provide technology developers a platform to showcase innovative solutions and interact directly with operational personnel.

Contractors interested in participating must submit electronic nominations through the Vulcan system by 26 May 2025, with selection based on technical maturity, relevance to military operations, and potential capability improvements for Special Operations Forces. The RFI targets technologies in areas such as modular unmanned systems, multi-modal capabilities, edge processing, autonomous operations, human-machine interfaces, and counter-unmanned systems technologies. Participants must complete a comprehensive Supplemental Information Form detailing their proposed experiment, including technology concepts, safety considerations, equipment specifications, and compliance with regulations like ITAR and EAR. While there is no guarantee of contract award, selected participants will have the opportunity to demonstrate their technologies during the one-week event. The notice emphasizes thorough documentation, including risk assessment worksheets, safety guides, and media consent forms, to ensure a structured and comprehensive evaluation of proposed technologies.